Venue 5126

Venue 5126 is a do-it-all kind of venue. They have everything available for you! Catering, DJ, Florist, Photographers, Planners, Stylists, Decor, etc. We were at the venue from 7am-12pm and they were so hospitable. The only complaint I have is everything is priceyyyyy but truly our wedding would not have been as magical or special if it wasn’t at this particular venue. There are photo op moments all over the grounds. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get a perfect sunset for pictures. Everyone who attended our wedding said it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been to. Highly recommend if you care about ease and aesthetics!

Our wedding at Venue 5126 was amazing beyond our wildest dreams. All of our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and perfect the venue was. The ceremony in the pergola, the cocktail reception on their gorgeous paver patio, dinner in the upscale tent and dancing in the barn all flowed perfectly and looked incredible. More importantly to us, the staff at Venue 5126 is what sets the apart from other venues we considered. We worked with them for over a year to plan every detail of our wedding, and anyone and everyone on their staff was available night and day to answer all of our questions and ease our worries. The day of, the staff was incredible and made sure all of our needs were taken care of. From their in house florist to DJ, their styling and coordinating staff to the owners themselves, we couldn't imagine having worked with a better team or a more beautiful venue.

We just got married yesterday and everything was absolutely perfect! The venue is stunning. The team is amazing, flexible, caring and kind. They make your vision come true and do everything they can to make your day perfect. I can’t thank them enough for how special of a day we were able to have because of them. Highly recommend and we have no regrets!

Absolutely the best venue! Owners are fantastic and this is your one stop shop!! They legit have everything you need! Hannah is a wizard with her floral designs and styling the venue to be exactly what you want!! If you want your gusts to tell you how amazing your wedding was for weeks after it has happened, Venue 5126 is the place to go!

We got married in June 2023- and it was literally the dreamiest venue! Everything was perfect, we knew it was our spot from the first visit! The nature, view, indoor/outdoor options, the suites… Venue 5126 was definitely the right choice, and accommodated all of our requests (even if some odd). Couldn’t be more grateful that they made our day feel like movie magic :)

Had our wedding here, wasn't thrilled with the team, it was over priced and out of date farmhouse decor wasnt my favorite. having slight venue regrets.

The first time we toured this venue we knew it was gonna happen here! It's been 2 months since our wedding but everything felt like yesterday. The barn and field was absolutely beautiful, very well maintained and the team are super friendly and efficient. They made the wedding planning so organized and smooth that we would 1000% recommend! We didn't have to find any vendor by ourself beside photographer because they had everything, so easy! Thank you all SO much to make my dream day come true. Special thanks to Kristen, Alyssa and Annie who made the day so smooth. Thank you Hannah for all the floral and the most beautiful bouquet in the world!

Everything about this venue is perfection! Kristen and Alyssa were the best and made our day so special. With our budget, we could not afford a videographer but Alyssa with the amount of work she does going around capturing 2 minute videos of your day made it so special. Thank you to this venue for everything you did!! We got countless amount of compliments and everyone had so much fun. If you’re thinking about booking - just do it!!

A fantastic venue with wonderful people! We couldn’t have been more pleased with the service, style, and awesome team!

Finding Venue 5126 was the biggest blessing of our wedding planning experience. Planning a wedding seems like such a daunting task, but the team at Venue 5126 made it a breeze! I actually enjoyed the process of wedding planning! Kristen and Annie were amazing with helping me make sure our day was perfectly planned down to the tiniest details, with decor, and the flow of the day. I was also so nervous about the floral situation, and then they made their team even more amazing by bringing in Hannah, who made even the floral planning a breeze and enjoyable! She’s the best! The venue itself is stunning, our out of town guests are still talking about how beautiful and lush the grounds were, and even had some guests from California wanting to move to Illinois because of the beauty! Again, the best decision I made when planning our wedding was picking Venue 5126, our day was perfect and I owe it all to them. They are a truly talented and lovely bunch.

Not only is this venue absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, but you can tell that there was attention given to every detail. The staff is also extremely helpful, kind and organized! You really can’t go wrong with booking Venue 5126 for your wedding day!

This team is OUTSTANDING in every way, shape and form. Our wedding day was the most magical day of our lives, and I cannot thank these ladies enough. Down to the in-house florist (Hannah.... you made my floral dreams come true!!!)to our wedding coordinator, Kristen... you made everything so seamless and easy. I cannot recommend these PEOPLE and this venue enough!! My friends and family have not stopped talking about that day and how perfect the venue was. It was everything we ever wanted.

We loved everything about Venue 5126! Our wedding was booked since January 2022 and the whole team at the venue was with us every step of the way. The in-house florist and styling team did an amazing job bringing our vision to life! Having the option to get ready in the bridal suite also makes everything so convenient. Everyone who works at Venue 5126 are kind, positive individuals who do everything possible to make your special day perfect! My husband and I along with all our guests had the most amazing time at Venue 5126!

Venue 5126 was everything we imagined and more. The feeling of peace, privacy, celebration, and love was what we experienced the first moment we walked onto the property, and the same exact, if not better way we felt on our BIG DAY! We loved the convenience of vendors and options connected to our venue that made planning a breeze. Using in house stylist, decor, coordinator, florist, and catering made decisions and organization so flawless. Every single person we encountered throughout our experience with Venue 5126 was genuine, caring, thoughtful, and as excited for our big day as we were! The pride they have in the experience they are creating for a couple feels so unique and real, it makes supporting a family and local business well worth it! We cannot say enough about the upkeep and beauty of the property. The owners put so much work into making their Venue different, yet upscale, homey, yet classic, and it all feels so real once your big day comes to life. The communication up to our wedding day was perfect. Someone always responded about catering questions, decorations information, day of time line, and any other zillion questions we had about planning. Both of our families visited Venue 5126 and were welcomed and treated as special as we were. They could see right away why we chose Venue 5126. Hannah and Kristin made decision making so incredibly easy with guidance and suggestions. They understood our vision and personality and they let this shine through on our special day. Kris and Dave made sure we were happy and excited on every visit we made to Venue during the planning stages. Then, on the day of our wedding, they were there, working every scene and event to make sure everything went seamless and that we enjoyed ourselves! Everyone made sure that we didn't need to worry about anything, they had it covered! Alyssa took amazing videos and pics to share immediately and her energy to take the nerves off was just perfect! We truly cannot say enough about Venue 5126 and the joy and love we felt throughout the entire Wedding Process. I would recommend this Venue wholeheartedly as we still look back on our day with the most happiness and joy ever! Thank you VENUE 5126! Love-Abby and Amy

What's not to LOVE about Venue 5126! We had our sights set on a destination wedding but decided to visit a venue close to our house. And we are beyond grateful that we did! From the first moment we stepped on this gorgeous property, we fell in love. Not only were we overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery, but the rustic vibes of the barn and the intimacy of the tent surpassed all expectations we had for what we wanted our wedding celebration to be centered around. The Venue 5126 staff were always available to meet with us throughout the entire planning process and made the experience both seamless and enjoyable. The entire team was able to capture our vision and create an experience on our Wedding Day that was personalized to the smallest detail! We still cannot get over how amazing everything turned out and it is a tribute to the entire Venue 5126 staff. If you are wanting to create the wedding of your dreams, Venue 5126 is the place! We were married on 10/8/23 and our guests are still raving about their experience....many want to renew their vows and choose Venue 5126 to put on the celebration!

What to say if not absolute perfection! We fell in love with Venue 5126 the moment we toured it, and booked it immediately! We loved that they have different options for your ceremony, both indoor and outdoor. We chose the pergola, where we also had our last private dance, and could not have for a more perfect spot to have our ceremony! The team is amazing, and everyone works so well with each other. Having in-house florist, stylist and day-of coordinator made all the difference. Kristen, Hannah and Annie worked together and made the whole process so easy and stress free. They literally took care of everything and surpassed even our best expectations. Our special day was absolute perfection and we have to thank the Venue 5126 team for that. The catering company they work with was also incredible. We had a lot of guests with different dietary restrictions and Sue at MyChef was so patient and helped us figure what the best option for everyone was. And the food was delicious! We also booked the photo booth and the pizza truck and they were both a success. We had a such great time that at the end of the night we were sad the day was over. Could not recommend Venue 5126 enough!

We got married at Venue 5126 in October 2023. Our experience was absolutely wonderful! The venue is stunning and provides an "all-inclusive" approach to wedding planning. We loved working with the styling team which allowed us to rent decor and also bring in our own items to add a personal touch. We also utilized the floral team through Venue 5126 and the recommended DJ which made for a very seamless event, as all the vendors worked together well. Kristen made our entire experience feel stress free as she handles pretty much all the detail planning and coordinating with our vendors leading up to the big day. The billings team was also great with communicating billing deadlines. I also loved that the owners are very hands on and involved in the process and making your day perfect. I cannot recommend this venue and their amazing team enough!

This was our second marriage so doing the whole wedding process again made me very nervous. The Venue 5126 made everything so easy. They were so professional, responded to any concerns or issues immediately. The day of the wedding they are very hands on and everyone raved about My Chef Catering. It’s a beautiful Venue and I highly recommend it.

Venue 5126 is the dreamiest venue I have ever seen. This venue was the first and only venue we looked at. As soon as we got out of our car, we knew this is where we would get married. Kristen and Annie made planning our perfect day seamless and stress free. Not only did we have the time of our lives, our guest did, as well. We’ve received so many compliments about our wedding and it is the wedding to beat! Since then, many friends have reached out to find out where we got married and have booked their special day with Venue 5126! It truly is a one stop shop wedding venue that will make all of your dreams come to life. The space is spacious and accommodating to all types of guests. I wish we could celebrate there every year!!

The venue was absolutely beautiful! We had a fantastic time and so did all of our guests. So glad that we had a beautiful night for our guests to enjoy dancing with the barn doors open and to enjoy s'mores and mini donuts on the patio!

Guests said it was the nicest wedding they have been to. The venue is beautiful and staff is so wonderful. They took all of the stress away and made everything easy!!

Venue 5126 is such an amazing wedding venue! From the very first meeting to the ceremony, every detail was thought of during the process. Kristin is wonderful! Our guests continue talking about what an absolutely beautiful experience they had. We are forever grateful that we chose Venue 5126 as our wedding site.

My husband and I got married at Venue 5126 in August of 2022. The entire process with the Venue 5126 team was amazing and we could not recommend this venue enough. Kristen helped us from the moment we inquired about the venue all the way up until when the DJ stopped playing music and the lights were turned on the night of our wedding. Annie, the stylist, helped make decisions to pull our whole vision together - if we chose table numbers that didn't quite fit the rest of our decor, then she was sure to just double check that's what we wanted, for one example. Kristen kept all nerves at bay and was truly a dream to work with. It was great to know that any help or recommendations needed, we had someone to go to throughout the whole process. Thank you to the entire Venue 5126 team for making our day better than we could have ever imagined!!!

We had our wedding at Venue 5126 in June and it was beautiful! Kristen and the team were all so helpful and kind. All of the details were planned perfectly and intentionally. The dinner tent was gorgeous and having the ceremony and reception at the same place was perfect for our wedding. The sunset over the field was beautiful! Our guests loved the remote setting and the barn - we had rain on our wedding day but still plenty of spots to take pictures. The patio was so fun and we had an ice cream truck which was so fun! Overall, we highly recommend Venue 5126 for your wedding day!

We just had our wedding in May 2022 at Venue 5126 and it was the most PERFECT wedding venue and we have so many reasons why but I will list just a few of them here. First off, Kristen makes wedding planning so easy and is so on top of every detail. The is THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Also, I would definitely recommend their styling services because Annie is also THE ABSOLUTE BEST to work with and she made it the most beautiful day ever. Words can't describe how much I loved having my wedding at Venue 5126. Everything was so beautiful and so easy I did not have a single worry or anything to think about on my wedding day. Did I also mention that the venue is gorgeous? Amazing food and catering. So many cool add-ons like late night pizza, smores, etc. And all of the preferred vendors work together like family and know the space inside and out. So in summary, venue5126 is THE ABSOLUTE BEST and they made sure that I had the best day of my life!!!!!!

Simply gorgeous.

We had our wedding here in November 2021 after having to postpone due to COVID. It was the most PERFECT day. I worked with Kristen and she helped me with all the small details and made everything go so smoothly. We had so many guests raving about how much they loved our wedding and how unique our venue was. I will warn you that it's VERY pricy, however, I do think it was worth every penny we spent. We got a lot of things for the price.

We held our wedding here on 10/17/21. It was the second venue we had toured and we loved everything about it! We wanted a fall wedding and the outside space was perfect for our ceremony. The beautiful barn and tent were great spaces for our coffee “cocktail” hour and brunch buffet. Kristen was our coordinator and was extremely helpful through the entire planning process! We also booked our catering and desserts through them and everyone loved our food. The venue is beautiful all on its own, but it’s also a fun space to add your own decor for your big day. Over two months later and we still have guests talking about our wedding! We couldn’t have done it without the team at Emerson. Book your wedding here!

Last weekend was beautiful! All of our guests could not stop talking about how magical and amazing the whole venue was. They made sure we had the wedding we envisioned and more, Kristen was so patient even after the million emails I sent her. She made sure everything will go smoothly. Staff especially the styling team was phenomenal! They added a couple of things to the details I wanted and made sure it will go well together to the theme I wanted to create. I will definitely recommend them. The food at the restaurant for our rehearsal dinner was amazing as well! We are forever grateful, they made our special day extra special

Last weekend was beautiful! They made sure we had the wedding we envisioned and more, Kristen was so patient even after the million emails I sent her. Staff was phenomenal! I will definitely recommend

I hate to write this but I would encourage anyone considering this venue to think twice, especially summer brides. You can get more for your money and a better experience elsewhere. Until our wedding day, all went smoothly. We were led to believe when we paid an extra $1,000 for air conditioning that it would cover the whole venue, not one portion. We discovered on our 93 degree day that only the banquet tent had air conditioning. The ceremony and dance (2/3 of the night) were in sweltering conditions. The venue did not even turn on the air in the banquet tent until the ceremony began leaving it minimally cool to say the least. Summer brides beware the heat! Many elderly guests had a very difficult time and had to leave early. Emerson needs to air condition the barn as well as their tent. Fans made no difference for the heat. In addition to the lack of air quality, We were also told we would have the extra food, donuts, and desserts boxed for us to take home. None of that was done even though at least 3 dozen donuts were left at 11:00 P.M. and our parents were told they were currently boxing up the food when they requested it. Sadly, Emerson did not even touch base with us in the following days or weeks to see if all went well. It was clear after the final payment was made that they did not care one way or another if our experience was satisfactory. We are, therefore, left to a Google review which I hope everyone considers.

The minute we walked into Emerson Creek, we knew that we had found our wedding venue. We wanted an elegant barn vibe and Emerson is truly the best around. Not only is the venue space unique, gorgeous, and spacious, the Emerson Creek staff is incredible. Kristen, the day of coordinator, is organized, kind, and made the day go perfectly smooth. Her coordination leading up to the day was invaluable. The styling team is AMAZING. Emerson has so many beautiful spaces to decorate and has countless rentals to make it beautiful. Jessica, Molly, and Kaitlin truly went above and beyond to help create the vision I wanted for the space. I had a blast at my styling meeting with Jessica and Kaitlin. I will always remember how supportive and calming Molly was  right before my first look with my husband-she helped make the moment natural and special!!  We had a donut wall and ordered a 3 tier cake for our desserts through the Emerson bakery-all delicious!! Emerson uses My Chef for catering. Sue is the sweetest woman and helped guide us towards an incredible dinner. The food is so good!!! Our guests could not stop raving about how much they loved our venue and nor could we. Emerson Creek will always have a special place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to come in for lunch and visit!! Thank you everyone for making our special day flawless, beautiful, and so special <3

We had been to a wedding at Emerson in October 2020 and knew that we wanted to go with Emerson if we could for our July 2021. We were thrilled when a date opened up, and everything turned out more perfectly than we could have imagined. Kristen was absolutely perfect as our day-of coordinator. Sue with MyChef was amazing to work with as well!

There's a reason why Emerson Creek has a nearly perfect rating on The Knot; it's a unique, gorgeous venue and the team there are true professionals. Kristen, the day-of coordinator was wonderful to work with. Her communication was timely and clear; after our meetings she would provide an emailed summary including a list of what she needed from us. We were clear on what to expect at each stage of the planning. She was also great about looping us in on any questions or concerns she received from our vendors. The day-of, she did an incredible job of coordinating the stylists, MyChef and our vendors which made the day stress-free for us. We opted to have styling done by the team at Emerson Creek as well. The members of the styling team clearly love what they do; they were able to take some of our unique requests and make them look absolutely beautiful. At points when I got overwhelmed with decisions, they were great about jumping in with suggestions. The communication from the Styling team was also very strong; after we made all of the decisions they sent us a detailed breakdown of the decor for each area and what we were to provide and what we were renting from the styling boutique. This made planning and organizing incredibly easy for us. The staff at Emerson Creek was outstanding the day of. Everyone was friendly to us and our guests. We had to move the ceremony and change some seating arrangements at the last minute; the team jumped into action with smiles on their faces to accommodate us. Everything ran so smoothly during cocktail hour, dinner and at the bar all evening. Later during the dancing portion when some of the guests and the DJ started to get a little rowdy, they politely asked us to reign it in. So many of our guests commented on how this was the best wedding they'd ever been to. We may be partial but we'd have to agree. We are so grateful to Emerson Creek for making our day so amazing and memorable.

It saddens me to write this but I feel the need to share with others. Our wedding was suppose to be on 8/8/2020 but due to Covid that was not posable so we reschedule to the following year in August. We had to cancel our wedding because we had a lot of family with underling health condition like diabetes, cancer, and transplants. Due to that we canceled our wedding a little over 6 months in advance (when Covid restrictions were still in place). We already paid for half the wedding. However, Emerson Creek would not give us our money back at all. I understand we would not get the retainer money back but I thought we would get some of the other money back but unfortunately we got nothing and lost it all. It’s hard enough trying to deal with a pandemic and I understand they were hurting for money to but to take someone money that didn’t have a wedding they're at all was sad.

I don't even know where to start. If I can give Emerson Creek 10 stars I would. We found Emerson Creek at the end of 2018 with our date to be summer of 2020. Unfortunately, we were one of the unlucky couples that had to postpone our wedding to 2021. Going into 2021, we were unsure what to expect, but Kristen and the staff were amazing and made the planning seamless, despite having to halt planning a year before. We were blessed to have the perfect wedding day! I was pleasantly shocked at how beautiful everything came together. The styling team did an amazing job perfect for our day. Kristen was amazing as our coordinator during the process and especially during the day of. She had everything in place and there was no thought on our end. We received so many compliments on the venue and also the staff working the event. I learned that Emerson is a family run business and my guests took note of that and really appreciated the family feel not of the venue itself but also the people working there. I would highly recommend this place for a wedding. The venue is beautiful, the location is perfect, and the staff is amazing! We are looking forward to going back once their restaurant is opened.

This venue is a dream. This team is unlike any other. The keen attention to detail had all of our guests floored. We had multiple guests tell us that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. Emerson Creek is unique in the sense that it is spacious and has plenty of room for your guests to spread out and mingle while still feeling like they are involved in every special moment that comes with a wedding celebration. By choosing to get married at Emerson Creek, we were able to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception all on site. Kristen was a dream to work with and kept everything flowing seamlessly throughout the wedding planning process. We cannot say enough great things about the styling team either. Our wedding looked like it came off of a Pintrest board and we wouldn't have changed a thing. To everyone at Emerson Creek, Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality!

We had the best experience here! Kristen, the day of coordinator, was essential to our wedding day and truly is the reason we are giving them a 5 star review. The services she provides to make the day go smoothly are like no other. She is in really great communication with her couples and makes sure day of things go well! The venue itself is just gorgeous and really was a dream come true day of our wedding. Depending on your budget, you can rent from them or style yourself. We went the style yourself option, but if you are really wanting to do things up they have a great selection of rentals that you can take a look at on their website. The food was also good, mychef did an amazing job and was super great about getting me and my groom fed night of the wedding. We also went with a few other Emerson creek recommended vendors and not a single one of them dissappointed!

What can I say? Emerson Creek gave my husband and I our dream day, our dream wedding. A day that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We didn't have to worry about a thing because Emerson creek took such great care of us from beginning to end. The venue itself is breath taking, the service is excellent, and the staff is so friendly, kind, prompt, and professional. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Thank you Emerson Creek for giving us the most incredible wedding day! A huge thank you to Kristen for coordinating everything and ensuring everything went beautifully!

I cannot say enough AMAZING things about Emerson Creek. From the staff, to the beautiful venue, to literally everything, they went above and beyond to make my day absolutely perfect and my exact vision. On top of that, I was a bride majorly affected by the pandemic. Kristen and all of the EC team, worked closely with me to reschedule my wedding THREE times and managed to remain calm and encouraging while I felt my day was never going to happen. They went above and beyond to not just make my day happen, but to make our wedding the most gorgeous, special, memorable day I’ve ever experienced. I still have family and friends complementing my wedding and expressing how completely gorgeous our venue was! If you want a day you’ll never forget, at the most incredible/gorgeous venue, with the best rental options and sweetest of teams - book with EC now! I promise you won’t regret it. 💓

Emerson Creek was recommended to us by a different venue that was no longer available on our wedding day. Little did we know it would end up being a blessing in disguise. As a result of Covid-19 my now husband and I were forced to change our venue only a few short months before our wedding. From our very first meeting with Elizabeth, we knew this was meant to be our new venue. Emerson made everything so easy for us with the little time we had left to re-plan our wedding. Lisa and Kristen especially were both a huge help to us! Although everyone we met at Emerson was always so helpful, friendly, and genuinely excited for us to have our special day. We truly could not have asked for a better wedding venue. To this day we still have friends and family telling us how much of great time they had at our wedding at how Emerson Creek is a hidden gem. You will not regret booking with Emerson. We cannot wait to visit this beautiful place in the future!

Choosing Emerson Creek as our wedding venue was the absolute best decision we could have made. We knew from the first time we stepped foot on the property that it was where we wanted to say "I do". The grounds are just beautiful and the way that it looks all lit up at night is purely magical with the Edison light bulbs twinkling against the big sky. The owners Chris and Dave were so gracious in planning and accommodating with us when covid hit and did everything they could to give us our perfect day - and they absolutely did. Lisa, our stylist took all of our ideas and did a stunning job of putting it all together. Hands down the best part of the experience was being able to work with Kristen, Emerson's coordinator. Kristen was so knowledgeable and organized in getting everything ready for our big day, and as the bride I didn't have to worry about a thing. She walked us through every single step of the process and was there to answer any and all of our questions as they came up. If I could hire her for all of my events I would! I am getting choked up thinking of how perfect our day was with Emerson, and we cannot thank the entire Emerson team enough for making our dreams come true.

We had to switch wedding venues due to COVID-19 and we decided to move our wedding to Emerson Creek a month before our new day. They were SO kind and accommodating and made replanning a wedding in such a short time so easy. They were so positive and helpful in the midst of our panic. We felt like they genuinely wanted to help us have our perfect day despite so many changes. We met with our coordinator, Kristen, only once and she was incredible and so organized. She was so great the day of and took care of everything so we didn’t have to worry about details - even something as small as making sure we had the drinks we wanted at our seats when the bar closed for dinner. The rest of the staff were so kind the day of, helping things run smoothly. We truly are so grateful for our experience at Emerson Creek. It blew all of the other venues we previously visited (including the one we originally booked) out of the water. The barn and tent were so beautiful. The field we were able to have our ceremony in was so beautiful. and that patio!! It was amazing with the most perfect sunset and the view of the field was perfect for our bride/groom portraits. Our guests were blown away at how wonderful it was. We feel so lucky to have found Emerson Creek and that we were able to have our wedding the day we wanted to postpone to there. There isn’t a more beautiful place or staff!!!

Emerson Creek was a dream come true for our wedding day! The venue exceeded our expectations and the staff was fabulous! They felt like family but were so professional in every area! Kristen (our day of coordinator) was certain to make the day run smoothly and without any issues. Lisa, our stylist, made the venue look fantastic and even added little touches to make it personal! It was beautiful! Tina made our cake and took care of our sweets bar and it was a huge hit! She even added a touch of yellow flowers to the chocolate covered strawberries to look like our sunflower theme! We used props like the hitch for late night pizza and the VW bus for the photo booth and our guests were in awe! It was so much fun and creative! EC did not disappoint in any way! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a dream wedding. If I could do this day again, I wouldn’t change a thing! Thanks EC for the best day of our lives!

Getting married at Emerson Creek was truly a dream come true! From the initial consultation through to our wedding day, every detail was taken care of before I could even think of it. Kristen was so organized and on top of things that I did not have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day - a bride's dream! Molly styled the venue to absolute perfection. I truly could not have wished for a more perfect venue to celebrate the best day of our lives. I would recommend Emerson Creek to any couple looking for an ideal wedding venue. There are not enough wonderful things that I could say to do this establishment justice - the peace of mind that came with the level of professionalism that Emerson Creek offers allowed me to enjoy every moment of my wedding day completely stress-free. Thank you for making my wedding day more magical than I could have imagined.

Emerson Creek was our DREAM wedding venue and it lived up to every expectation on our big day! The staff at EC is phenomenal- all around. Kristen, the day of coordinator, was so organized with quick replies at all times- she made the whole wedding planning process much less stressful! Molly, the venue stylist, was so easy to work with and oh-so talented by putting our wedding vision to life! Sue, from My Chef Catering, was heaven sent. She was the sweetest and we really enjoyed working with her! Everyone working for this venue made us feel like the priority and really aimed to go above and beyond for what we wanted for our wedding day. The grounds and venue is beautiful- SO unique! All of our guests were blown away and could not stop complimenting the venue/ our wedding the whole night and they still continue to do so :) It was the perfect day. Highly recommend this venue- it is truly worth every penny!

Emerson Creek was the perfect venue! The atmosphere was stunning. The staff was extremely accommodating & made us feel like the only couple in the world. From the moment we went for our first visit until the day of our wedding, the EC staff was nothing short of amazing. They made our day extremely special. A big thank you to day-of-coordinator, Kristen Gerwig. She met with us 3 times and was there on our wedding day ensuring every single moment was running smoothly. We had a lot of rain, but it did hinder our day one bit. It was beautiful indoors for the ceremony. Love this place!! Wish we could get married there again and again.

Emerson Creek is the absolute best wedding venue you could possibly go with. I cannot even begin to say how truly amazing the EC staff was from the moment we booked our date to the day of our wedding. They made the planning process so easy and took care of everything, leaving you no room to worry about forgotten details. Kristen, Molly, Evan and the whole EC team were so unbelievably helpful, sweet, professional and timely the day of the wedding as well, it was as if they were part of our wedding guests right there along with our friends and family. I can honestly call them family at this point, I just adore them. Not only is the team wonderful, the venue is just BEAUTIFUL. The barn, the field, the ceremony locations, everything was just PERFECT and far surpassed our dreams for a wedding venue. So many of our guests commented on how gorgeous the venue was, how great the food was (shout out to MyChef Catering too!), how professional the staff was, etc. My husband and I talk about how perfect our wedding was daily because of Emerson Creek. You honestly do not have to look any further, just book them, ASAP. You won't regret it :)

Emerson Creek was a dream to work with! From initial meeting, planning process, and the big day! The staff are entirely amazing and have such passion for what they do to help make your wedding vision come to life. Kristen was very detailed and helped us navigate our arrangements. Molly was a delight with handling our many decorative items for styling and set up. Tina designed and everyone raved about the deliciousness of all the cake flavors! Emerson Creek made everything so easy for us and can not say how much I enjoyed working with them for our wedding! I would highly recommend any future couple who is looking for a charming atmosphere, excellent service, and caring staff to consider Emerson Creek for their special day!

Emerson Creek was the most perfect venue for our special day! From all of the beautiful little details, to the amazing staff that we were fortunate enough to work with, we could not have asked for a better experience. We would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a unique and special place to get married :)

We got married on 8/16/19 at Emerson Creek, and we cannot say enough amazing things about this venue!!! Everything from beginning to end was so easy to plan, thanks to Kristen. It all went so smoothly. Our guests could not stop complimenting the service and how beautiful the venue was. Molly helped us style our wedding, and it was exactly what we wanted/envisioned. It’s such an amazing place to have a wedding, and you definitely know you’re in great hands with this staff. Many people told us it was the best wedding they’ve been to. A huge thank you to EC for helping make this the best day of our lives!!

I honestly can say, it is not possible to have a bad wedding at Emerson Creek! The venue is absolutely gorgeous! There are multiple options to have your ceremony, and I loved knowing that if there was bad weather, the barn ceremony would be just as gorgeous as the other options. The set up of the venue gives your guests so many fun options of things to do throughout the night, you can hang out in the barn and dance, or take a break sitting on the patio outside having a late night snack or s’mores. The staff is absolutely wonderful. I had the opportunity to talk to the owners multiple times, they love getting to know their couples! Kristen was such a fantastic coordinator- she really makes you feel confident the day will go smooth, and Molly is so talented her decorating skills are amazing ! Sue and the staff at my chef did an amazing job too! I don’t know their names, but all the bar tenders and other staff at Emerson worked so hard and were so kind! One woman even sprinted to the bridal coop to get my bouquet that I forgot before I was about to walk down the aisle ! I had so many guests compliment that it was a 10/10 wedding ! All the vendors Emerson recommends are exceptional as well! The day couldn’t have been more perfect! I’m obsessed and wish I could relive it over and over !

Emerson Creek was fantastic to work with. Kristen and Molly were just amazing. They made the whole process so easy and stress free. Molly did a fantastic job creating the look we wanted and made all the spaces look amazing. Kristen was always so helpful and made sure everything was taken care of. The venue is so beautiful and our guests loved it.

Emerson Creek was simply amazing! I couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the venue from guests. It was beautiful, unique, and Emerson Creek staff were so helpful through the whole process.

We are delighted to thank Emerson Creek, particularly Kristen (Wedding Coordinator) and the Emerson Creek staff, for managing successfully the dinner and reception for our son’s wedding on May 11. From the start to the finish it ran smooth and we found you, your staff courteous, welcoming and responsive. All of our guest without exception were full of compliments about the total service Emerson Creek Wedding events provided us. Thank you for all your support and commitment to the day. The initial dialogue and planning process with Kristen and Molly (Stylist), was professional with a true interest in making the dinner and reception flawless. The entire evening went so well. The final set up of the venue for dinner and reception looked stunning. It was truly nice to arrive at Emerson Creek and instantly know everything was under control. Kristen, from years of hosting weddings at Emerson Creek, knows their event space very well. She knew what worked and what may not come off as well as we were thinking. Additionally, they were flexible, allowing us to supplement what was already there with our own design and décor in the tent and barn area. Molly was extremely receptive to our styling the tent and barn, with additional rental items from Emerson Creek added. Including items that needed painting to match theme. Excellent balance and terrific synergy from Kristen (Emerson Creek Weddings) and Sue Jacobs (My Chef catering). Working with the two of them was seamless and that is attributed to their experience and knowledge of what does work for the Emerson Creek venue! Finally, Kristen and John (Onsite Manager) that night, especially made us feel like they were completely in control. The entire Emerson Creek staff were professional, non-obtrusive and kept behind the scene so that the bridal party and guests were the most important priority that evening. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

I cannot say enough good things about Emerson Creek. As our venue search began, we were quickly disappointed in many of the venues we initially visited, as they were in a hurry to show us around, give us a listing of available dates, and hurry us off to meet their next appointment. Our first meeting with Emerson was incredibly different. They welcomed us at the first initial meeting like family, and asked us questions about what we wanted our wedding day to be. It was not a rushed "in and out" meeting, but a thorough, heartfelt discussion about Emerson as a venue, as well as what we were looking for. I knew from the first meeting that we would be in great hands, and I was right! Emerson is run like a well-oiled machine. The owners, the stylists, and Kristen all work together with the couples to ensure that each and every detail is covered and taken care of. I could not have been more relaxed on my wedding day, as I knew that nothing would go wrong due to the team at Emerson. It has been two weeks since our wedding, and our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was, how GREAT the food was, and how much they loved the venue. I would recommend Emerson as wedding venue to everyone and anyone I meet! Thank you so much for making our day so perfect!

We got married on 10/19/18 and it was absolutely perfect! We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful place to get married, along with a staff who makes your big day stress free! We did not have to worry about anything and I was able to get in touch with Kristen, the day of coordinator anytime during the process. Amy was an amazing stylist and made the day look better than expected. We could not be happier with the way our wedding and planning experience turned out!

My husband and I recently got married at this gorgeous venue and it was everything we could have hoped for! They took care of all the decor and small details the day of and made it less stressful for myself! Would def recommend you check them out, you won’t regret it!!

Emerson Creek is literally a picture perfect venue, we had compliments all night long about how amazing everything looked and felt. From first contact to the day after, everyone at Emerson made sure that our day was perfect. We worked with Kayleigh to sign the venue and her sweet personality made us realize we made the right decision. Once we were closer to the date, we worked close with Kristen, the day of coordinator. She ensured that every single detail went according to schedule and was so easy to work with, you can tell she does this for a living! Every communication was timely and detailed. The week of, I had no questions or concerns, everything was wrapped up nicely. Tina, our stylist, was a dream to work with as well. She made the place look a Pinterest board. Not a single thing went wrong and the whole wedding was an absolute fantasy. We are so happy with Emerson Creek and wish we could replay the day over and over!

Let's be honest, the rustic Barn wedding is super popular right now, and there are lots of different places within a 50 mile radius of Chicago you could choose from. We looked at quite a few of the others, but none came close to the comfort we felt with the Emerson Creek team, and the magic that was created a few weeks ago at our wedding. Things to consider that I really appreciated in retrospect: the ceremony space options are far off the main road, so no road noise. Kristen is an incredible day-of coordinator, and the team of Stylists will take your details and create you a space that feels personal and beautiful. Everyone we encountered from the Tea Room staff to the awesome guys that set up the dining room were happy to be there, and happy to help us. During the evening, absolutely everything was taken care of, and no detail was spared. I didn't worry about a thing that night; I was able to simply focus on feeling the pure joy every bride wants to feel on their day. And yeah, I lucked out with the weather - there were literally freaking rainbows over the pergola during our ceremony - so consider your time of year, but if vintage/rustic/barn (and we added 1920's Prohibition/Harry Potter to that mix) wedding is what you want, this is your place. P.S. Take pictures in the Gazebo - you won't regret it.

Let's be honest, the rustic Barn wedding is super popular right now, and there are lots of different places within a 50 mile radius of Chicago you could choose from. We looked at quite a few of the others, but none came close to the comfort we felt with the Emerson Creek team, and the magic that was created a few weeks ago at our wedding. Things to consider that I really appreciated in retrospect: the ceremony space options are far off the main road, so no road noise. Kristen is an incredible day-of coordinator, and the team of Stylists will take your details and create you a space that feels personal and beautiful. Everyone we encountered from the Tea Room staff to the awesome guys that set up the dining room were happy to be there, and happy to help us. During the evening, absolutely everything was taken care of, and no detail was spared. I didn't worry about a thing that night; I was able to simply focus on feeling the pure joy every bride wants to feel on their day. And yeah, I lucked out with the weather - there were literally freaking rainbows over the pergola during our ceremony - so consider your time of year, but if vintage/rustic/barn (and we added 1920's Prohibition/Harry Potter to that mix) wedding is what you want, this is your place. P.S. Take pictures in the Gazebo - you won't regret it.

We cannot say enough kind words about the staff. Every person from styling to catering, billing to event coordinator - so helpful! They helped us create a more perfect day than we could have ever hoped for and dealt with our crazy families with such grace. We are so happy that we can visit again for anniversary dinners.

We spent a lot of time looking for a wedding venue that was perfect for us. The bride really wanted a barn wedding but we were struggling to find the right one. Emerson Creek stood out to us. The venue itself is beautiful, featuring a barn that wouldn't need a single extra decoration if the client desired (we did decorate quite a bit however). Further, Emerson includes many things in their wedding package that many other venues dont. They include a day of coordinator, they include tables, chairs, and linens (with some good color options). They work with MyChef (an amazing catering company) and include the MyChef pricing in their price to reduce confusing and juggling. They have their own design team you can choose from if you desire. There team is very accommodating and it is clear they aimed to specialize in weddings. A feature we didn't realize how much we would enjoy was the patio. As our wedding night went on we noticed the dance floor was pretty quiet. We quickly figured out why! Our friends and family were out on the patio. As with many families, they don't get to be together like this very often and were really enjoying that they had somewhere a bit quieter (compared to the dance floor) to talk and enjoy eachothers company. But don't be discouraged! they barn and dance floor were a fantastic place to cut a rug!

We decided on Emerson Creek because it is absolutely beautiful .From our very first appointment we were in love with this venue.The planning process was so easy with all the wonderful women at Emerson. Kayleigh in Sales,Melissa in Billing,Kristen our Event Coordinator , Caitlyn our Pastry Chef, Tina our Stylist, Karen for our Rehearsal dinner, Susan from My Chef for our reception dinner. Our Wedding went off perfectly! It was truly a dream come true.Our guest and us of course cannot stop talking about how absolutely beautiful the day was! Thank you Ladies at Emerson Creek for our perfect wedding day!!

My wife and I were married here in the summer of 2018. Overall we were very happy with the venue despite some shortcomings. The barn, tent, tearoom and grounds are nothing special by themselves, but the level of detail when it comes to the event decorations and upkeep really show how much pride these people have in their business. The patio is beautiful, and the way they have converted the barn into a warm and inviting event space works wonderfully. The decorators they contract with are stellar and incredibly helpful when it comes to setup and design advice. The issues that we had were few, but considering the price of the venue I would have expected fewer headaches. That same attention to detail shows in a negative way when it comes to the level of accommodation to the client’s personal preferences and restrictions. Options for the event schedule, vendors, etc. are quite limited, and any deviation from their “recommendations” is bound to cause frustration. I get it, they have a business to run, and having three weddings per weekend in the summer months is much easier to coordinate if every client has the same basic timeline. But the penalties for last-minute changes and having people still at the venue past midnight, not to mention trying to tailor the day around their (strict) liability rules, added a level of stress to the already stressful task of planning a wedding. To illustrate my point, despite the microscopic attention to detail, somehow there was a missing chair at the head table (four place settings, three chairs) and the decorative shutters behind my wife and I fell on top of us during one of the toasts. Neither of these things were a big deal, but it just goes to show that you can be as particular as you want; unplanned things are going to happen anyway. All things considered our experience on the day of was wonderful, and we would absolutely recommend EC for a wedding venue. These people care about what they do and they will make sure your day is one to remember!

Having our wedding at Emerson Creek was such an amazing blessing. (wedding 6/29/18) The venue is beautiful, the staff gracious and accommodating, the catering company wonderful. The list goes on and on! We were looking for 1) a venue that fit us, our personality and style 2) a low stress venue. Not only did this fit our criteria, but it surpassed it! Planning a wedding includes many details and some that you may not think of! Kristen, the event coordinator, made sure that everything was taking care of in a timely and kind manner during the pre wedding process. The day of the wedding, everything flowed so well, and any hiccups (which might have been one and had to do with an outside vendor) Kristen managed that very well without needing to bother us during our special day. The rentals and stylists were a pleasure to work with. There and so many lovely rentals to choose from and Amy, our stylists, covered every detail and made the venue absolutely stunning! Thank you so very much, from the bottom of our hearts!

We loved Emerson Creek for our Friday night wedding. Everyone there was a dream to work with. We loved Kristen, our event coordinator, Amy, our stylist, and Caitlin, the Emerson confectionery chef. We would highly recommend this venue to other couples!

As a newly engaged person looking for a venue, there’s a certain expectation to be treated special because you’re planning a wedding! Then you realize that every wedding event planner is dealing with dozens of other people just like you. Some of them make you feel like one of a dozen, but not Emerson. For our first tour, we were immediately hugged upon arrival and treated like friends. Anyone else we passed along the way introduced themselves too. We felt right at home. The tour was wonderful and got us very excited about the venue (gorgeous!). I remember leaving in tears because I could picture getting married there so clearly! We chose to make our payments in person, so we always tried to schedule our visits around an Emerson event. We met the stylists this way and we were sold! They were excited and enthusiastic and they’d break down at the end of the night. :) After the multiple casual visits, we finally had our first visit with the day of coordinator (Kristen) and stylist (Lara). Kristen really helped keep us on track logistically. She was supportive when we had no clue what an answer should be, and helped us build up our vision of the wedding. Lara was so great at putting the vague ideas we had into something concrete and realistic. We absolutely love the rustic feel of Emerson, but thought it brought all the “rustic” styling we needed- so we chose to play up the elegance instead of the rustic. Lara was the perfect person to partner with on this task! She had an eye for exactly what we wanted. On the day of the wedding, I was blown away at the decor- between Lara and my florist, everything was picture perfect and was better than what I had envisioned. Not a single person bothered me with silly questions- because Kristen was there to absorb it all. I was treated like a princess all day long and just couldn’t picture my wedding day going any other way. Emerson Creek made my dream wedding come true!

Emerson Creek is spectacular! Our coordinator, Kristen, and her staff went above and beyond our wildest dreams! It was absolutely amazing! Lara, our stylist, had an amazing vision and brought every detail to life. Everyone talked about how absolutely stunning everything was! We loved everything! The ECE staff were fantastic throughout the day! They were so attentive and just wonderful!!!! The My Chef